CH337 Dining Table

Overview

Hans J. Wegner designed the CH337 in 1962. Its basic form is meant for four people, and with insert leaves the seating can grow to eight.

Construction

• Top: elliptical solid wood top with cross grain, so the joint between boards is hard to see
• Rails: set at an angle, tallest where they meet the legs and lower where leg room is needed
• Legs: tapered
• Wood: FSC™ Mix-certified oak, soap or oil, or mahogany; the 140 x 115 cm walnut version is listed with oil

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Specifications

• 140 x 115 cm, H 72 cm
• Prepared for 2 leaves; the CH337I insert leaf is sold separately

A smaller table first

The page describes the CH337 as the smaller dining table that Wegner designed in 1962 and as a starting point for a smaller family, one that can easily be extended.

Shape and support

Carl Hansen & Søn names the elliptical top and the tapered legs as the defining features. The harmonious shape of the solid top is called one of the most eye-catching features, and the angled rails are described as placed to support and control the wood.